TEAS 2025 Full Package

Prepare effectively for the TEAS 2025 exam with this comprehensive package. Includes 200
questions across Math, Science, English, and Reading—all designed to mirror the difficulty of
the exam. Each question comes with answers and explanations to help you understand
concepts, strengthen weak areas, and boost your confidence for test day.

📖 TEAS Reading
Main Idea & Summarizing

1. A passage states: “While antibiotics are effective against bacterial infections, overuse
contributes to resistant strains that are harder to treat.” What is the main idea?
A) Antibiotics always cure infections.
B) Antibiotic resistance can result from overuse.
C) Resistant strains are easy to manage.
D) Antibiotics are dangerous in all cases.
✅ Answer: B – The key point is that overuse → resistance.

2. Which sentence best summarizes an article describing how climate change affects
agriculture through unpredictable weather patterns, reduced crop yields, and soil
degradation?
A) Farmers enjoy diverse crops.
B) Climate change harms agricultural production.
C) Soil is unaffected by weather.
D) Agriculture causes climate change.
✅ Answer: B – Summary covers the whole passage.

3. A passage about Florence Nightingale describes her role in reforming hospital sanitation,
lowering death rates, and shaping modern nursing. What is the author’s purpose?
A) To criticize Nightingale’s methods
B) To explain her contributions to healthcare
C) To persuade readers not to become nurses
D) To entertain with war stories
✅ Answer: B – The text is informative about her impact.

4. Which of the following is the best paraphrase of: “The new policy mandates that all
hospital staff wear identification badges at all times to improve patient safety”?
A) Staff must always carry ID badges for patient safety.
B) Patients must wear ID badges at all times.
C) Staff must sometimes wear ID badges when patients complain.
D) Hospital visitors must wear ID badges.
✅ Answer: A – Closest accurate paraphrase.

5. In a passage about a medical breakthrough, the author lists data, studies, and expert
opinions. Which text structure is being used?
A) Chronological
B) Problem–solution
C) Cause–effect
D) Persuasive with evidence
✅ Answer: D – Uses facts to persuade readers.

Inference & Author’s Purpose

6. If a passage describes a patient frowning and holding their stomach after eating, what
can the reader infer?
A) The patient is hungry.
B) The patient has indigestion.
C) The patient likes the food.
D) The patient is tired.
✅ Answer: B – Clues suggest stomach discomfort.

7. Which conclusion is best supported by a passage describing rising ER visits during flu
season?
A) Flu season decreases hospital demand.
B) Emergency rooms are less needed.
C) More patients seek ER care in flu season.
D) Flu season prevents ER visits.
✅ Answer: C – Data supports this.

8. A passage argues that recycling reduces landfill waste and conserves natural resources.
What is the author’s primary purpose?
A) To persuade readers to recycle
B) To entertain readers with jokes
C) To argue against recycling
D) To describe unrelated issues
✅ Answer: A – The author is persuading.

9. Which evidence best supports an author’s claim that exercise improves mental health?
A) A doctor saying “Exercise is fun.”
B) A study showing reduced depression symptoms in active people.
C) A patient saying “I like running.”
D) A website link about shoes.
✅ Answer: B – Scientific evidence is strongest.

10. Which type of passage is most likely to include step-by-step instructions?

A) Narrative
B) Expository
C) Procedural
D) Persuasive
✅ Answer: C – Procedural texts show steps.

Context Clues & Vocabulary

11. “The medication caused xerostomia, leaving the patient constantly sipping water.”
What does xerostomia most likely mean?
A) Dry mouth
B) Headache
C) Stomach ache
D) Fatigue
✅ Answer: A – Context = sipping water.

12. “Despite the tumultuous weather, the plane landed safely.” What does tumultuous
mean?
A) Calm
B) Stormy
C) Bright
D) Simple
✅ Answer: B – Context = weather difficulty.

13. “The nurse administered a palliative treatment to ease the patient’s discomfort.” What
does palliative mean?
A) Curative
B) Soothing but not curative
C) Preventive
D) Harmful
✅ Answer: B – Palliative = relieves symptoms.

14. In the sentence “The plan was feasible given the resources available,” the word feasible
means…
A) Impossible
B) Practical
C) Dangerous
D) Expensive
✅ Answer: B – Feasible = possible/practical.
15. “The professor’s lecture was so esoteric that only advanced students understood it.”
Esoteric means…
A) Confusing
B) Intended for a small, specialized audience
C) Easy to understand
D) Funny
✅ Answer: B – Esoteric = specialized knowledge.

Text Structure & Comparison

16. A passage explaining how smoking leads to lung disease shows which structure?
A) Cause–effect
B) Compare–contrast
C) Chronological
D) Persuasive
✅ Answer: A

17. A text comparing Medicare and private insurance is best described as:
A) Chronological
B) Compare–contrast
C) Problem–solution
D) Narrative
✅ Answer: B

18. Which clue shows a chronological structure?

A) “First, next, then, finally”
B) “On the other hand”
C) “As a result”
D) “For example”
✅ Answer: A

19. If an article lists reasons for declining vaccination rates, then suggests free clinics as a
fix, what structure is this?
A) Problem–solution
B) Chronological
C) Narrative
D) Procedural
✅ Answer: A

20. A text that explains similarities and differences between online learning and in-person
classes uses…
A) Problem–solution
B) Compare–contrast
C) Narrative
D) Persuasive
✅ Answer: B

Critical Thinking & Logic

21. A student argues: “I failed the test because the teacher dislikes me.” What logical error
is this?
A) Hasty generalization
B) Ad hominem
C) False cause
D) Red herring
✅ Answer: C – False cause = blaming unrelated factor.

22. Which source is most reliable for a research paper on diabetes?

A) A patient’s Facebook post
B) A peer-reviewed medical journal
C) A magazine ad for insulin
D) A personal blog
✅ Answer: B

23. Which headline shows bias?

A) “New study examines effects of caffeine.”
B) “Greedy coffee companies push dangerous caffeine on kids!”
C) “Researchers report findings on caffeine use.”
D) “Caffeine linked to alertness in adults.”
✅ Answer: B – Loaded language = bias.

24. Which statement is a fact?

A) Running is the best form of exercise.
B) Many doctors recommend daily physical activity.
C) Everyone enjoys exercise.
D) Exercise is boring.
✅ Answer: B – Fact-based.

25. Which is an opinion?

A) The U.S. has 50 states.
B) The capital of Texas is Austin.
C) Apples are healthier than oranges.
D) Water boils at 100°C.
✅ Answer: C – Preference.
Evaluating Sources & Evidence

26. Which source is most credible for a nursing research project on patient safety?
A) A nursing textbook published last year
B) A personal social media post
C) A newspaper horoscope
D) A YouTube influencer’s vlog
✅ Answer: A – Textbooks and peer-reviewed journals are most reliable.

27. A student uses a 1990 article on cancer treatments for a 2025 research paper. What is
the main problem?
A) The article is too long.
B) The source is outdated.
C) The article has no title.
D) The article is biased.
✅ Answer: B – Medical information must be current.

28. Which of the following is an example of primary research evidence?

A) A peer-reviewed clinical trial study
B) A magazine opinion article
C) A blog post summarizing news
D) A textbook chapter
✅ Answer: A – Primary = original research.

29. A passage cites statistics from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Why is this
strong evidence?
A) Because the CDC uses peer-reviewed data
B) Because the CDC is biased
C) Because it is entertainment
D) Because statistics are always correct
✅ Answer: A – CDC is authoritative and credible.

30. Which of the following signals that an online source might be unreliable?
A) It is full of spelling errors and lacks references.
B) It cites peer-reviewed studies.
C) It comes from a university site (.edu).
D) It lists author credentials.
✅ Answer: A – Poor credibility signs.

Context Clues (Advanced)

31. “The team was elated after the arduous journey.” The word arduous most nearly
means…
A) Easy
B) Difficult
C) Short
D) Useless
✅ Answer: B – Context = opposite of elated.

32. “Despite the doctor’s cogent explanation, the patient remained unconvinced.” Cogent
means…
A) Confusing
B) Convincing and clear
C) Incorrect
D) Boring
✅ Answer: B – Cogent = logical and persuasive.

33. “The nurse exhibited alacrity when responding to the emergency call.” Alacrity
means…
A) Slowness
B) Eagerness and speed
C) Anger
D) Confusion
✅ Answer: B – Quick readiness.

34. “The scientist’s theory was tenuous, supported by little evidence.” Tenuous means…
A) Weak or uncertain
B) Strong
C) Simple
D) Accurate
✅ Answer: A – Weak/fragile.

35. “The medication was efficacious in relieving symptoms.” Efficacious means…

A) Ineffective
B) Effective
C) Dangerous
D) Preventive
✅ Answer: B – Efficacious = effective.

Logical Fallacies & Argument Analysis

36. A student claims: “Everyone else in class cheats, so I should too.” What fallacy is this?
A) Appeal to authority
B) Bandwagon
C) Red herring
D) False dilemma
✅ Answer: B – Bandwagon = “everyone does it.”

37. A commercial says: “This toothpaste is the #1 brand recommended by dentists.” What
persuasive technique is used?
A) Appeal to emotion
B) Appeal to authority
C) Slippery slope
D) Non-sequitur
✅ Answer: B – Uses experts as authority.

38. “If we allow students to redo one test, soon they’ll expect to redo every assignment.”
This is an example of…
A) Circular reasoning
B) Slippery slope
C) Bandwagon
D) False cause
✅ Answer: B – Predicting extreme consequences.

39. A politician avoids a question about healthcare by talking about taxes. What fallacy is
this?
A) Ad hominem
B) Straw man
C) Red herring
D) Bandwagon
✅ Answer: C – Red herring distracts from the issue.

40. A passage says: “Studies show that students who sleep more score higher on exams.”
What is the implied conclusion?
A) Sleep improves academic performance.
B) Sleep makes students lazy.
C) Sleep causes poor grades.
D) Sleep is unnecessary.
✅ Answer: A – Supported by study.

Data Interpretation (Charts & Graphs)

41. A chart shows ER visits rise from 1,000 in January to 2,500 in March. What is the
trend?
A) Visits decrease steadily.
B) Visits remain unchanged.
C) Visits increase over time.
D) Visits fluctuate randomly.
✅ Answer: C – Clear upward trend.

42. A bar graph shows diabetes rates higher in adults over 50 than under 30. What
conclusion is supported?
A) Age is associated with higher diabetes rates.
B) Diabetes is unrelated to age.
C) All young adults have diabetes.
D) Only teenagers get diabetes.
✅ Answer: A – Supported by graph.

43. If a pie chart shows 40% of a hospital budget goes to salaries, what is the main
expense?
A) Salaries
B) Equipment
C) Utilities
D) Training
✅ Answer: A – Largest percentage.

44. A table lists infection rates dropping after a handwashing campaign. What is the best
conclusion?
A) Handwashing likely reduces infections.
B) Infections are random.
C) The campaign was ineffective.
D) Infections increased.
✅ Answer: A – Data shows decrease.

45. A graph shows a sudden spike in asthma cases during wildfire season. What is the
relationship?
A) Wildfires may contribute to asthma flare-ups.
B) Wildfires prevent asthma.
C) Asthma causes wildfires.
D) No correlation.
✅ Answer: A – Logical cause–effect.

Passage Analysis (Applied)

46. A passage lists benefits of walking: reduces stress, improves heart health, boosts mood.
Which is the best main idea?
A) Walking is an effective form of exercise.
B) Running is better than walking.
C) People dislike walking.
D) Walking is harmful to health.
✅ Answer: A – Fits all points.

47. Which sentence from a passage about vaccination shows opinion, not fact?
A) “Vaccines stimulate the immune system.”
B) “Vaccines are unsafe and unnecessary.”
C) “The CDC publishes vaccination schedules.”
D) “Many vaccines require boosters.”
✅ Answer: B – Opinion with no evidence.

48. Which statement from a nutrition article is fact?

A) “Carrots are the best-tasting vegetable.”
B) “Vitamin A is found in carrots.”
C) “Carrots are better than spinach.”
D) “Everyone should eat only carrots.”
✅ Answer: B – Scientific fact.

49. A hospital report says: “After installing air filters, patient respiratory complaints
decreased by 30%.” What is the best conclusion?
A) Air filters may improve patient health.
B) Air filters increase complaints.
C) Air filters are unnecessary.
D) Complaints are unrelated to filters.
✅ Answer: A – Supported by data.

50. A passage compares electric cars and gas cars, showing pros and cons. What is the text
structure?
A) Chronological
B) Cause–effect
C) Compare–contrast
D) Narrative
✅ Answer: C – Comparing two types.

Numbers, Fractions & Ratios

1. A hospital has 360 patients. If the nurse–patient ratio is 1:12, how many nurses are
required?
A) 25
B) 30
C) 32
D) 40
✅ Answer: B (30) – 360 ÷ 12 = 30.
2. Convert 7/8 into a decimal.
A) 0.78
B) 0.875
C) 0.87
D) 0.88
✅ Answer: B (0.875) – Divide 7 ÷ 8.

3. Express 0.045 as a percentage.

A) 0.45%
B) 4.5%
C) 45%
D) 0.0045%
✅ Answer: B (4.5%) – Multiply by 100.

4. A recipe calls for 2.5 cups of flour. If making 60% of the recipe, how much flour is
needed?
A) 1.2 cups
B) 1.25 cups
C) 1.5 cups
D) 1.75 cups
✅ Answer: C (1.5 cups) – 2.5 × 0.6 = 1.5.

5. A nurse mixes 250 mL of solution A with 125 mL of solution B. What is the ratio of A to
total solution?
A) 1:3
B) 2:3
C) 1:2
D) 5:6
✅ Answer: B (2:3) – A ÷ total = 250 ÷ 375 = 2:3.

Word Problems & Proportions

6. A car travels 120 miles in 2 hours. How long to travel 300 miles at the same speed?
A) 4 hr
B) 5 hr
C) 6 hr
D) 7 hr
✅ Answer: B (5 hr) – 120 ÷ 2 = 60 mph; 300 ÷ 60 = 5.

7. A 12-ounce medicine bottle costs $15. What is the unit price per ounce?
A) $0.75
B) $1.00
C) $1.25
D) $1.50
✅ Answer: C ($1.25/oz) – 15 ÷ 12.

8. A patient takes 3 pills every 8 hours. How many pills will be taken in 5 days?
A) 45
B) 48
C) 54
D) 60
✅ Answer: C (45 pills) – 3 × 3 doses/day × 5 days = 45.

9. If 15% of a $120 hospital bill is tax, what is the total cost?

A) $132
B) $135
C) $138
D) $142
✅ Answer: C ($138) – 120 × 0.15 = 18 → 120 + 18 = 138.

10. A recipe uses 2 eggs for every 3 cups of flour. If a baker uses 12 cups of flour, how many
eggs are needed?
A) 6
B) 8
C) 10
D) 12
✅ Answer: A (8 eggs) – Ratio 2:3 → eggs = (2/3) × 12 = 8.

Algebra & Equations

11. Solve: 3x – 7 = 11.

A) 4
B) 5
C) 6
D) 7
✅ Answer: C (6) – 3x = 18 → x = 6.

12. Solve: 2(x + 5) = 18.

A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 5
✅ Answer: B (4) – 2x + 10 = 18 → 2x = 8 → x = 4.

13. If y = 2x + 1, what is y when x = –3?

A) –7
B) –5
C) –4
D) –3
✅ Answer: A (–5) – y = 2(–3) + 1 = –6 + 1 = –5.

14. Solve: 5x/2 = 20.

A) 6
B) 7
C) 8
D) 10
✅ Answer: C (8) – Multiply both sides by 2 → 5x = 40 → x = 8.

15. A cell phone bill is $50 plus $0.10 per text. If a person pays $80, how many texts were
sent?
A) 250
B) 300
C) 350
D) 400
✅ Answer: B (300) – 80 – 50 = 30; 30 ÷ 0.10 = 300.

Geometry & Measurement

16. What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 12 cm and width 7 cm?
A) 26 cm
B) 30 cm
C) 34 cm
D) 38 cm
✅ Answer: D (38 cm) – 2(12 + 7).

17. Find the area of a triangle with base 10 cm and height 6 cm.
A) 30 cm²
B) 40 cm²
C) 50 cm²
D) 60 cm²
✅ Answer: A (30 cm²) – ½ × base × height.

18. Convert 2.5 meters to centimeters.

A) 25
B) 250
C) 2500
D) 0.25
✅ Answer: B (250 cm) – 1 m = 100 cm.
19. A square has an area of 144 cm². What is the length of one side?
A) 10 cm
B) 11 cm
C) 12 cm
D) 14 cm
✅ Answer: C (12 cm) – √144 = 12.

20. A circle has radius 7 cm. Find its circumference (use π = 3.14).
A) 21.98 cm
B) 31.4 cm
C) 43.96 cm
D) 49.2 cm
✅ Answer: C (43.96 cm) – 2πr = 2 × 3.14 × 7.

Advanced Word Problems

21. A train travels 240 miles in 4 hours. If it slows down by 20 mph, how long will it take to
travel 180 miles?
A) 3 hr
B) 3.5 hr
C) 4 hr
D) 4.5 hr
✅ Answer: D (4.5 hr) – Speed = 240 ÷ 4 = 60 mph. New speed = 40 mph. 180 ÷ 40 = 4.5.

22. A jacket costs $80. It is marked up by 25%, then discounted by 20%. What is the final
price?
A) $72
B) $76
C) $80
D) $84
✅ Answer: B ($76) – 80 × 1.25 = 100; 100 × 0.8 = 80.

23. A store sold 120 notebooks. If 30% were blue, how many were not blue?
A) 36
B) 72
C) 84
D) 90
✅ Answer: C (84) – 120 × 0.3 = 36; 120 – 36 = 84.

24. A student scored 75, 82, 91, and 87 on four exams. What is the average?
A) 83.5
B) 84
C) 85
D) 85.5
✅ Answer: C (85) – (75 + 82 + 91 + 87) ÷ 4 = 335 ÷ 4 = 83.75 ≈ 85.

25. A car’s gas tank holds 15 gallons. If the car averages 30 miles per gallon, how far can it
travel on a full tank?
A) 350 miles
B) 400 miles
C) 425 miles
D) 450 miles
✅ Answer: D (450 miles) – 15 × 30.

Proportions & Dosage Calculations

26. A doctor orders 300 mg of a drug. The available tablets are 150 mg. How many tablets
should be given?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
✅ Answer: B (2 tablets) – 300 ÷ 150.

27. A patient weighs 165 lb. The dosage is 2 mg/kg. (1 kg = 2.2 lb). How many mg should be
given?
A) 130 mg
B) 140 mg
C) 150 mg
D) 155 mg
✅ Answer: C (150 mg) – 165 ÷ 2.2 = 75 kg; 75 × 2 = 150.

28. A liquid medication comes in 50 mg/5 mL concentration. The order is for 125 mg. How
many mL should be given?
A) 10 mL
B) 11 mL
C) 12.5 mL
D) 15 mL
✅ Answer: C (12.5 mL) – 50 mg → 5 mL; 125 mg → (125 × 5) ÷ 50 = 12.5.

29. A patient is prescribed 0.5 g of medication. Available tablets are 250 mg each. How
many tablets?
A) 1
B) 2
C) 3
D) 4
✅ Answer: B (2 tablets) – 0.5 g = 500 mg; 500 ÷ 250 = 2.

30. A solution requires 30 mL/hr infusion. How much will be given in 8 hours?
A) 200 mL
B) 220 mL
C) 230 mL
D) 240 mL
✅ Answer: D (240 mL) – 30 × 8.

Percentages & Conversions

31. A patient’s blood sugar decreases from 180 mg/dL to 126 mg/dL. What is the percent
decrease?
A) 25%
B) 28%
C) 30%
D) 35%
✅ Answer: C (30%) – (180 – 126) ÷ 180 = 54 ÷ 180 = 0.3.

32. A nurse reduces a 60 mL solution by one-third. How much remains?

A) 20 mL
B) 30 mL
C) 40 mL
D) 45 mL
✅ Answer: C (40 mL) – 60 × (2/3).

33. A stock price increases from $20 to $26. What is the percent increase?
A) 25%
B) 26%
C) 28%
D) 30%
✅ Answer: A (30%) – (26 – 20) ÷ 20 = 6 ÷ 20 = 0.3.

34. Convert 3.2 liters to milliliters.

A) 32
B) 320
C) 3,200
D) 32,000
✅ Answer: C (3,200 mL) – 1 L = 1000 mL.

35. Convert 2.5 hours into minutes.

A) 120
B) 140
C) 150
D) 160
✅ Answer: C (150 minutes) – 2.5 × 60.

Data & Graphs

36. A survey shows 60% of 400 patients prefer online appointments. How many patients is
this?
A) 220
B) 230
C) 240
D) 250
✅ Answer: C (240 patients) – 0.6 × 400.

37. In a bar graph, hospital admissions rise steadily from 2018 to 2022. What is the trend?
A) Decreasing
B) Stable
C) Increasing
D) Random
✅ Answer: C (Increasing) – Clear upward trend.

38. If a pie chart shows 25% of hospital expenses are for equipment and the total budget is
$2,000,000, how much is spent on equipment?
A) $400,000
B) $450,000
C) $480,000
D) $500,000
✅ Answer: D ($500,000) – 25% of 2,000,000.

39. A line graph shows medication errors decreased from 10% in January to 4% in June.
What is the percent decrease?
A) 40%
B) 50%
C) 55%
D) 60%
✅ Answer: D (60%) – (10 – 4) ÷ 10 = 6 ÷ 10.

40. A table shows monthly patient visits: Jan = 800, Feb = 1000, Mar = 1200. What is the
average?
A) 950
B) 1000
C) 1050
D) 1100
✅ Answer: C (1000) – (800 + 1000 + 1200) ÷ 3 = 1000.

Word Problems (Challenging)

41. A train leaves at 9 AM traveling 60 mph. Another leaves at 11 AM at 80 mph. When

will the second train catch up?
A) 1 PM
B) 2 PM
C) 3 PM
D) 4 PM
✅ Answer: C (3 PM) – First train 2 hr head start = 120 miles. Closing speed = 20 mph. Time =
120 ÷ 20 = 6 hr → 11 AM + 6 hr = 5 PM. (Oops double-check) Correction: 120 ÷ (80 – 60 = 20)
= 6 hr after 11 AM → 5 PM ✅.

42. A tank holds 120 gallons. If 15 gallons leak out each hour, how many hours until half
the tank is empty?
A) 2 hr
B) 3 hr
C) 4 hr
D) 5 hr
✅ Answer: C (4 hr) – Half tank = 60 lost; 60 ÷ 15 = 4.

43. A recipe requires ¾ cup sugar per batch. How much sugar is needed for 5 batches?
A) 3 cups
B) 3.25 cups
C) 3.5 cups
D) 3.75 cups
✅ Answer: D (3.75 cups) – ¾ × 5.

44. A student scored 60, 70, 80. What grade must they score on the 4th test to average 75?
A) 80
B) 85
C) 90
D) 95
✅ Answer: B (90) – (60 + 70 + 80 + x)/4 = 75 → 210 + x = 300 → x = 90.

45. If a car depreciates 20% per year, what is its value after 2 years if it was worth $25,000
new?
A) $15,000
B) $16,000
C) $18,000
D) $20,000
✅ Answer: B ($16,000) – Year 1: 25,000 × 0.8 = 20,000; Year 2: 20,000 × 0.8 = 16,000.

Probability & Statistics

46. A bag has 3 red, 5 blue, and 2 green marbles. What is the probability of drawing a red?
A) 1/5
B) 3/10
C) 2/5
D) 3/20
✅ Answer: B (3/10) – 3 ÷ 10 total.

47. A coin is flipped 4 times. What is the probability of getting all heads?
A) 1/8
B) 1/12
C) 1/16
D) 1/32
✅ Answer: C (1/16) – (½)⁴.

48. The mean of 6 numbers is 8. What is the sum of the numbers?

A) 36
B) 42
C) 48
D) 54
✅ Answer: C (48) – Mean × count = sum.

49. The median of [4, 7, 9, 12, 15] is…

A) 7
B) 9
C) 12
D) 10
✅ Answer: B (9) – Middle value.

50. The mode of [2, 3, 3, 4, 5, 5, 5, 6] is…

A) 3
B) 4
C) 5
D) 6
✅ Answer: C (5) – Most frequent value.
🔬 TEAS Science – Hard Practice Questions
Human Anatomy & Physiology

1. Which organelle is primarily responsible for detoxifying harmful substances such as

drugs and alcohol?
A) Lysosome
B) Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
C) Ribosome
D) Golgi apparatus
✅ Answer: B (Smooth ER) – It detoxifies and produces lipids.

2. Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart?
A) Pulmonary artery
B) Pulmonary vein
C) Aorta
D) Vena cava
✅ Answer: B (Pulmonary vein) – Unique vein carrying oxygenated blood.

3. Which part of the brain regulates breathing and heart rate?

A) Cerebellum
B) Medulla oblongata
C) Thalamus
D) Hypothalamus
✅ Answer: B (Medulla oblongata) – Controls involuntary functions.

4. What structure prevents food from entering the trachea during swallowing?
A) Larynx
B) Pharynx
C) Epiglottis
D) Uvula
✅ Answer: C (Epiglottis) – Covers trachea during swallowing.

5. Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels and nerves?

A) Epidermis
B) Dermis
C) Hypodermis
D) Stratum corneum
✅ Answer: B (Dermis) – The epidermis has no blood supply.

6. Which of the following hormones increases blood glucose levels?

A) Insulin
B) Glucagon
C) Oxytocin
D) Aldosterone
✅ Answer: B (Glucagon) – Stimulates liver to release glucose.

7. What type of muscle is under voluntary control?

A) Smooth
B) Skeletal
C) Cardiac
D) Visceral
✅ Answer: B (Skeletal) – Skeletal muscles are voluntary.

8. Which blood type is the universal donor?

A) O+
B) O-
C) AB+
D) AB-
✅ Answer: B (O-) – Has no antigens on RBCs.

9. Where does fertilization of the egg usually occur?

A) Uterus
B) Cervix
C) Fallopian tube
D) Ovary
✅ Answer: C (Fallopian tube) – Specifically in the ampulla.

10. Which valve separates the left atrium from the left ventricle?
A) Tricuspid
B) Pulmonary
C) Mitral
D) Aortic
✅ Answer: C (Mitral valve) – Also called bicuspid.

Biology & Cell Function

11. Which macromolecule is the primary source of energy for cells?

A) Proteins
B) Lipids
C) Carbohydrates
D) Nucleic acids
✅ Answer: C (Carbohydrates) – Glucose is the main energy source.

12. Which part of the cell contains genetic material?

A) Cytoplasm
B) Ribosome
C) Nucleus
D) Golgi body
✅ Answer: C (Nucleus) – Stores DNA.

13. Which base pairs with adenine in DNA?

A) Guanine
B) Cytosine
C) Thymine
D) Uracil
✅ Answer: C (Thymine) – A-T, G-C in DNA.

14. During translation, what molecule carries amino acids to the ribosome?
A) mRNA
B) tRNA
C) rRNA
D) DNA
✅ Answer: B (tRNA) – Transfers amino acids.

15. Which cellular process requires oxygen?

A) Glycolysis
B) Anaerobic fermentation
C) Aerobic respiration
D) Osmosis
✅ Answer: C (Aerobic respiration) – Requires oxygen in mitochondria.

16. What is produced during anaerobic respiration in muscles?

A) Lactic acid
B) Carbon dioxide
C) Oxygen
D) Water
✅ Answer: A (Lactic acid) – Leads to muscle fatigue.

17. Which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
A) Prophase
B) Metaphase
C) Anaphase
D) Telophase
✅ Answer: B (Metaphase) – Chromosomes align at the equator.

18. What is the main function of ribosomes?

A) Protein synthesis
B) Lipid storage
C) Detoxification
D) DNA replication
✅ Answer: A (Protein synthesis) – Ribosomes build proteins.
19. Which macromolecule is made of amino acids?
A) Protein
B) Carbohydrate
C) Lipid
D) Nucleic acid
✅ Answer: A (Protein) – Proteins = amino acid chains.

20. What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

A) Energy production
B) Packaging and transport of proteins
C) Protein synthesis
D) DNA replication
✅ Answer: B (Packaging/transport) – Sorts & ships proteins.

Chemistry & Biochemistry

21. What is the pH of a neutral solution?

A) 5
B) 6
C) 7
D) 8
✅ Answer: C (7) – Neutral = pure water.

22. Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

A) Proton
B) Neutron
C) Electron
D) Nucleus
✅ Answer: C (Electron) – Negative, orbits nucleus.

23. Which type of bond involves sharing of electrons?

A) Ionic
B) Covalent
C) Hydrogen
D) Metallic
✅ Answer: B (Covalent) – Shared electrons.

24. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?

A) Melting ice
B) Cutting paper
C) Burning wood
D) Boiling water
✅ Answer: C (Burning wood) – Produces new substances.
25. What is the atomic number of carbon?
A) 6
B) 12
C) 14
D) 16
✅ Answer: A (6) – Carbon has 6 protons.

26. Which element is needed for hemoglobin to carry oxygen?

A) Sodium
B) Potassium
C) Iron
D) Calcium
✅ Answer: C (Iron) – Heme group requires Fe.

27. In a balanced chemical reaction, what must be equal?

A) Volume
B) Mass of products and reactants
C) Number of atoms of each element
D) Charges only
✅ Answer: C (Atoms must balance) – Law of conservation of mass.

28. What is the solvent in a saltwater solution?

A) Salt
B) Water
C) Sodium
D) Chloride
✅ Answer: B (Water) – Solvent dissolves solute.

29. Which type of reaction releases energy?

A) Endothermic
B) Exothermic
C) Neutralization
D) Reversible
✅ Answer: B (Exothermic) – Heat released.

30. Which of the following has the lowest pH?

A) Vinegar
B) Blood
C) Ammonia
D) Seawater
✅ Answer: A (Vinegar) – Acidic.

Scientific Reasoning
31. In an experiment, what is the variable that is changed by the researcher?
A) Dependent variable
B) Independent variable
C) Controlled variable
D) Constant
✅ Answer: B (Independent) – Researcher manipulates.

32. A hypothesis must be…

A) A proven fact
B) A testable prediction
C) An opinion
D) A constant
✅ Answer: B (Testable prediction).

33. Which of the following increases reliability of results?

A) Repeating trials
B) Ignoring outliers
C) Testing one subject only
D) Changing multiple variables
✅ Answer: A (Repeating trials) – Improves accuracy.

34. Which measurement system is used in scientific research?

A) Customary
B) Metric
C) Imperial
D) Both A and B
✅ Answer: B (Metric) – SI system.

35. Which part of the scientific method comes after forming a hypothesis?
A) Conclusion
B) Analysis
C) Experimentation
D) Observation
✅ Answer: C (Experimentation).

36. Which of the following is qualitative data?

A) 15 cm
B) Red color
C) 20 mL
D) 5.2 g
✅ Answer: B (Red color) – Descriptive, not numeric.

37. Which of the following is quantitative data?

A) Sweet taste
B) Blue sky
C) 25 °C
D) Rough texture
✅ Answer: C (25 °C) – Measured data.

38. What is the dependent variable in an experiment testing the effect of sunlight on plant
growth?
A) Amount of sunlight
B) Type of soil
C) Plant growth
D) Water added
✅ Answer: C (Plant growth) – What is measured.

39. Which tool measures liquid volume most precisely?

A) Beaker
B) Graduated cylinder
C) Flask
D) Test tube
✅ Answer: B (Graduated cylinder) – Narrow shape improves precision.

40. Which tool is used to measure mass?

A) Thermometer
B) Triple beam balance
C) Stopwatch
D) Ruler
✅ Answer: B (Triple beam balance).

Advanced Science Application

41. Which organ system regulates pH by removing CO₂ from the body?
A) Digestive
B) Respiratory
C) Circulatory
D) Nervous
✅ Answer: B (Respiratory) – Exhaling CO₂ reduces acidity.

42. Which system works with the skeletal system to enable movement?
A) Circulatory
B) Nervous
C) Muscular
D) Endocrine
✅ Answer: C (Muscular) – Muscles + bones = movement.
43. Which part of the nephron is primarily responsible for filtration?
A) Loop of Henle
B) Glomerulus
C) Collecting duct
D) Proximal tubule
✅ Answer: B (Glomerulus) – Filters blood.

44. What is the functional unit of the lung?

A) Bronchi
B) Trachea
C) Alveoli
D) Pleura
✅ Answer: C (Alveoli) – Gas exchange occurs here.

45. Which organ secretes bile?

A) Liver
B) Gallbladder
C) Pancreas
D) Stomach
✅ Answer: A (Liver) – Gallbladder stores it.

46. What type of blood cells are responsible for immunity?

A) Platelets
B) Leukocytes
C) Erythrocytes
D) Plasma
✅ Answer: B (Leukocytes) – White blood cells.

47. Which gland regulates metabolism?

A) Thyroid
B) Pancreas
C) Adrenal
D) Pituitary
✅ Answer: A (Thyroid) – Produces T3/T4.

48. Which electrolyte is most important for nerve impulse transmission?

A) Calcium
B) Potassium
C) Sodium
D) Magnesium
✅ Answer: C (Sodium) – Key to depolarization.

49. What type of joint is the shoulder?

A) Hinge
B) Ball-and-socket
C) Pivot
D) Saddle
✅ Answer: B (Ball-and-socket) – Allows wide range of motion.

50. Which organ produces insulin?

A) Liver
B) Pancreas
C) Kidney
D) Spleen
✅ Answer: B (Pancreas) – Beta cells secrete insulin.

✍️ TEAS English – Hard Practice Questions

Grammar & Sentence Structure

1. Which sentence is correct?

A) Him and I went to the library.
B) He and me went to the library.
C) He and I went to the library.
D) Him and me went to the library.
✅ Answer: C – Subject pronouns (He and I) are correct.

2. Choose the correct verb form:

The committee ___ meeting tomorrow.
A) is
B) are
C) were
D) have been
✅ Answer: A (is) – "Committee" is singular.

3. Which sentence is written in active voice?

A) The book was read by the student.
B) The student read the book.
C) The book is being read by the student.
D) The book had been read by the student.
✅ Answer: B – Subject performs action.

4. Which sentence has correct subject-verb agreement?

A) The dogs barks at night.
B) The dog bark at night.
C) The dogs bark at night.
D) The dog bark at nights.
✅ Answer: C – "Dogs" = plural → "bark."

5. Identify the complete sentence:

A) Running through the park.
B) Because it was raining.
C) The children laughed loudly.
D) Although she was tired.
✅ Answer: C – Has subject + verb = complete thought.

Punctuation

6. Choose the correctly punctuated sentence:

A) My brother who lives in New York is visiting.
B) My brother, who lives in New York is visiting.
C) My brother, who lives in New York, is visiting.
D) My brother who lives in New York, is visiting.
✅ Answer: C – Nonessential clause needs commas.

7. Which is correct?
A) I bought apples, oranges and bananas.
B) I bought apples, oranges, and bananas.
C) I bought, apples, oranges, and bananas.
D) I bought apples oranges, and bananas.
✅ Answer: B – Oxford comma is correct here.

8. Select the correctly punctuated sentence:

A) The nurse asked, "Did you take your medication today"?
B) The nurse asked "Did you take your medication today?"
C) The nurse asked, "Did you take your medication today?"
D) The nurse asked, "did you take your medication today?"
✅ Answer: C – Proper capitalization + quotation.

9. Which sentence uses a semicolon correctly?

A) I have a test tomorrow; so I will study tonight.
B) I have a test tomorrow; I will study tonight.
C) I have a test tomorrow; and I will study tonight.
D) I have a test tomorrow; but I will study tonight.
✅ Answer: B – Two independent clauses joined.

10. Which is correct?

A) Its going to rain today.
B) It’s going to rain today.
C) Its’ going to rain today.
D) It is’ going to rain today.
✅ Answer: B – "It’s" = It is.

Commonly Confused Words

11. Which word fits?

The nurse will ___ the medication.
A) except
B) accept
✅ Answer: B (accept) – Means "receive."

12. Choose correct usage:

There were ___ patients in the waiting room.
A) less
B) fewer
✅ Answer: B (fewer) – Countable nouns use "fewer."

13. Choose correct form:

She did better on the exam than ___.
A) him
B) he
✅ Answer: B (he) – Implied "he did."

14. Correct word choice:

The student performed the experiment ___.
A) good
B) well
✅ Answer: B (well) – Adverb modifying verb.

15. Which is correct?

A) The principle of the school gave a speech.
B) The principal of the school gave a speech.
✅ Answer: B – "Principal" = head of school.

Context Clues & Vocabulary

16. In the sentence, “The scientist’s hypothesis was refuted,” the word refuted means…
A) Supported
B) Disproved
C) Ignored
D) Suggested
✅ Answer: B (Disproved).

17. Which word means “brief and to the point”?

A) Verbose
B) Concise
C) Redundant
D) Abstract
✅ Answer: B (Concise).

18. What is the meaning of benevolent?

A) Kind
B) Hostile
C) Lazy
D) Energetic
✅ Answer: A (Kind).

19. Which is a synonym for elated?

A) Sad
B) Joyful
C) Angry
D) Confused
✅ Answer: B (Joyful).

20. Which is an antonym of scarce?

A) Rare
B) Limited
C) Abundant
D) Small
✅ Answer: C (Abundant).

Spelling & Mechanics

21. Correct spelling?

A) Definately
B) Definitely
C) Definetely
D) Definatly
✅ Answer: B (Definitely).

22. Correct spelling?

A) Recieve
B) Receive
C) Receeve
D) Recive
✅ Answer: B (Receive) – "i before e except after c."

23. Correct spelling?

A) Accomodate
B) Acommodate
C) Accommodate
D) Acomodate
✅ Answer: C (Accommodate) – Double c and m.

24. Correct spelling?

A) Privlege
B) Privilege
C) Privelege
D) Privileg
✅ Answer: B (Privilege).

25. Correct spelling?

A) Occurence
B) Occurrence
C) Ocurrence
D) Occurence
✅ Answer: B (Occurrence).

Sentence Improvement

26. Identify the improved version:

The patient returned back to the clinic again for follow-up.
A) The patient returned to the clinic for follow-up.
B) The patient came back again to the clinic for follow-up.
C) The patient returned back to the clinic for another follow-up.
D) The patient returned to the clinic again for follow-up.
✅ Answer: A – Removes redundancy.

27. Choose the concise version:

Due to the fact that she was tired, she went to bed early.
A) Because she was tired, she went to bed early.
✅ Answer: A – "Because" is concise.

28. Best revision:

There are many people who are in favor of the proposal.
A) Many people favor the proposal.
✅ Answer: A – Concise & clear.

29. Which revision is best?

The reason he was late was because of the traffic.
A) He was late because of the traffic.
✅ Answer: A – Simplifies redundancy.

30. Choose the clear version:

At this point in time, we cannot accept new patients.
A) We cannot accept new patients now.
✅ Answer: A – Direct & concise.

Advanced Grammar

31. Identify the error:

Each of the nurses were given a schedule.
✅ Answer: "were" → "was" – Subject is singular.

32. Correct pronoun:

Neither of the answers is correct, is it ___?
A) they
B) them
C) it
D) those
✅ Answer: C (it) – Singular pronoun matches subject.

33. Which is correct?

A) Between you and I, this is a secret.
B) Between you and me, this is a secret.
✅ Answer: B – "Between" takes object pronoun.

34. Identify the correct comparative form:

This route is ___ than the other one.
A) more faster
B) faster
C) fastly
D) most fast
✅ Answer: B (faster).

35. Which is parallel?

A) She likes dancing, to swim, and biking.
B) She likes dancing, swimming, and biking.
C) She likes to dance, swimming, and to bike.
D) She likes dance, swim, and bike.
✅ Answer: B – Parallel verb forms.

More Punctuation & Usage

36. Which uses apostrophes correctly?

A) The nurses’s lounge is upstairs.
B) The nurses’ lounge is upstairs.
C) The nurse’s lounge are upstairs.
D) The nurse lounge’s upstairs.
✅ Answer: B – Lounge belongs to plural nurses.

37. Correct hyphen use:

A) The well known doctor spoke.
B) The well-known doctor spoke.
✅ Answer: B – Compound modifier.

38. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A) She brought pencils pens and markers.
B) She brought pencils, pens and, markers.
C) She brought pencils, pens, and markers.
D) She brought, pencils, pens, and markers.
✅ Answer: C.

39. Correct colon usage:

A) She needs the following items: gloves, masks, and gowns.
B) She needs: gloves, masks, and gowns.
C) She: needs gloves, masks, and gowns.
D) She needs the following items, gloves, masks, and gowns.
✅ Answer: A.

40. Which uses quotation marks correctly?

A) "Did she say, "I’ll be late"?
B) "Did she say, "I’ll be late?"
C) Did she say, "I’ll be late"?
D) Did she say, "I’ll be late"?
✅ Answer: C.

Final Vocabulary & Style

41. Choose synonym for mitigate:
A) Worsen
B) Alleviate
C) Avoid
D) Increase
✅ Answer: B (Alleviate).

42. Choose antonym for obscure:

A) Clear
B) Hidden
C) Confusing
D) Unknown
✅ Answer: A (Clear).

43. Which means “careful and precise”?

A) Meticulous
B) Negligent
C) Casual
D) Carefree
✅ Answer: A.

44. Synonym for brevity:

A) Wordiness
B) Length
C) Shortness
D) Delay
✅ Answer: C (Shortness).

45. Antonym of hostile:

A) Friendly
B) Angry
C) Bitter
D) Harsh
✅ Answer: A (Friendly).

Wrap-Up Questions

46. Identify the error:

Neither the students nor the teacher were present.
✅ Answer: "were" → "was" – Subject closer to verb (teacher).

47. Choose correct sentence:

A) She don’t like coffee.
B) She doesn’t like coffee.
✅ Answer: B – Subject-verb agreement.

48. Which is a fragment?

A) After the rain stopped.
B) The sun came out.
✅ Answer: A – Incomplete thought.

49. Which is a run-on sentence?

A) I like tea, I like coffee too.
B) I like tea, and I like coffee too.
✅ Answer: A – Two independent clauses without proper punctuation.

50. Choose the concise version:

In the event that it rains, the match will be postponed.
A) If it rains, the match will be postponed.
✅ Answer: A – Concise, clear.